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Class 3-1Science Ch2
Science notes for Chapter 2
Chlorophyll | the green substance inside leaves that helps a plant use light energy to make its food |
deciduous | plants that lose all their leaves at the same time every year |
evergreen | a plant that stays green and makes food all year long |
leaf | the part of a plant that grows out of the stem and is where the plant makes food. |
nutrients | things in the soil that helps plants grow and stay healthy |
photosynthesis | the process that plants use to make sugar |
roots | the parts of a plant that grow underground and take water and nutrients from the soil |
seeds | the first stage of life for many plants |
stem | the part of the plant that grows above ground and helps hold the plant up |
What do plants need to live? | they need air water sunlight and soil to live |
Where can you find plants? | they can be found almost anywhere on Earth |
What is the function of a stem? | A stem supports the plant and brings the water from the roots to the leaves |
What is the function of a leaf? | A leaf is where the water and carbon dioxide is turned into sugar and oxygen |
What is the function of the roots? | The roots suck in water and hold the plant in the ground |
What is the function of the flower? | The flower makes the seeds to reproduce the plant |
Why are seeds important? | Seeds make sure the species of plant doesn't die out |
How do plants without flowers reproduce? | Plants without flowers reproduce using cones or spores |
How is it possible that plants can live everywhere? | Plants use their parts to get what they need |
How do scientists group plants? | Scientists group plants by their leaves |
What is a deciduous plant? | A deciduous plant loses its leaves every year in the fall |
What is an evergreen plant? | An evergreen plant does not lose its leaves every year |
What helps the plant during photosynthesis? | The leaf has chlorophyll to help it. |
How are plants helpful? | Plants are a source of energy medicine and materials for clothing |
How are plants harmful? | Some plants are poisonous and people can be allergic to some plant parts |